Gaston Lawyers

I have been an active member of the Oregon State Bar since 1978. I was admitted by the United States District Court in 1985 and by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2001. I am also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Currently, we have a case pending before the United States Supreme Court.

I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame Law School. While in law school I was a legal aid clinic volunteer. In my third year of law school, I worked full time while attending school as a law clerk...

Firm Founder/Managing Attorney. Randal attended Portland’s Wilson High School before heading to California for college and then New York for law school. He was lured back to Portland in 1991 to work for a large, regional law firm. Thereafter, he started his own practice in Portland, OR. Randal offers significant trial experience and has represented a variety of businesses in most industries. Randal oversees all firm matters and focuses primarily on business representation and litigation

Erick is the founding attorney of Passage Immigration Law. He focuses on helping businesses, individuals and families navigate the immigration maze. Erick lived in Budapest, Hungary for two years where he taught international law. He married a Hungarian woman and they have three dual citizen kids. Erick is licensed to practice law in both California and Oregon and assists immigration clients across the U.S.

Tax with emphasis in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related business and real estate matters.

Susan L. Ford is an experienced business and intellectual property law attorney, with 24 years of experience helping businesses and entrepreneurs grow their value and enforce their rights. A former shareholder at one of Portland’s largest law firms, Susan started Res Nova Law to offer her clients her big-firm experience with the individualized attention they deserve. Ms. Ford's experience as a corporate attorney includes corporate entity formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, employment, shareholder and member agreements, as well as registration, licensing and prosecution of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Ms. Ford also has deep experience litigating complex business...

After obtaining an MBA I worked for eight years in various aspects of commercial real estate including syndication analysis, consulting, brokerage and appraisals. I have been practicing law since 1992. I clerked for the Oregon Department of Justice during my 2nd and 3rd year of law school. My law practice involves assisting local businesses with legal/financial problems, working with Oregon consumers whose needs are best resolved through the legal system, and assisting families with the administration of probate estates. I am currently a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the National Association...

In addition to being a certified Notary Public in the state of Oregon, I am a LoanSigning Agent, certified by both LSS and NNA. My first professional career, beginning in the 1970s, was as an attorney (in CA, where I maintain my license). For 30 years, I specialized in the defense of architects and engineers; real estate agents and brokers; and other professionals—and as such, I’m comfortable dealing with a wide range of professionals and personalities. My legal practice also included contract negotiations and dispute resolution; commercial and residential real estate litigation; and corporate and personal injury lawsuits. In 1986, I...

I am Eric Tait, an attorney with a focus on personal injury law and litigation. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with clients who have suffered injuries in various types of accidents such as car accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, and boating accidents. I have helped clients deal with a range of injuries from neck and back injuries to more severe cases involving brain injuries, knee injuries, and hip injuries. If you need guidance or assistance, feel free to reach out for a free consultation today.

Studied at: University of Oregon Lewis and Clark School of Law

Stephanie M. Palmblad is an estate planning and probate attorney at Willamette Legacy Law in Salem, Oregon. She assists clients with creating wills, trusts, and other documents to help manage their affairs. In probate matters, she helps clients finalize their loved ones' estates or create guardianships or conservatorships for their family members. She began work in this practice area in 2011, and found she has a passion for enabling families to create plans that meaningfully communicate their values to their loved ones. Stephanie attended Willamette University and Willamette College of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. While in law school...

Estate planning is my passion. I enjoy working with clients to create individualized and unique estate plans. Every client is different and every client has different needs. I make it a priority to make sure my clients understand their estate plans and how it will help them during their life and what will after their death. I work with clients of all income and assets levels. I also assist trustees during the administration of trusts and help personal representatives during the probating of an estate. Many of my estate plans come as packages, meaning my clients will pay a flat...

Attorney Sarah M. Litowich is an Oregonian through and through with roots in rural eastern Oregon and the Willamette Valley. She is grateful for these big, broad Oregon roots because she learned the value of hard work and building and maintaining strong relationships. She earned her law degree at the University of Oregon while also earning an advanced degree in Conflict Resolution, giving her even more understanding and insight into how to get the best results for her clients. Her legal career has taken her to Southern Oregon and the Willamette Valley where she now calls home.
During her time as...

Lucie was born and raised in Paris, France. Since she was a child and likely due to the influence of American movies, she dreamt of living in the United States. She decided to make her dream come true, and after graduating with a Bachelor of Law from the University of Paris X, with Honor, she traveled to the United States and studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, to improve her English. Upon returning to France, she continued to learn English to ensure she could practice law in America. Lucie studied for a Master's Degree at the University of...

I am an attorney located in Troutdale, Oregon. I grew up in East Portland and graduated from Parkrose High School. My office is here because this is where I live, where my children grew up, and it is close to where most of my clients reside. I have been practicing law in courtrooms since 1996 when I worked as a prosecutor handling misdemeanor and felony cases. I am a former deputy district attorney in Clatsop and Multnomah Counties, and for almost 6 years was in the courtroom virtually every weekday representing the State of Oregon in trials and hearings. Since 2002...